Week 13 AP Poll Analysis: Top 25 Teams Revealed

As we dive into Week 13 of the men's college basketball season, the latest AP Top 25 poll has showcased the evolving landscape of the 2024-25 season. Here's a rundown of the standings and insights into each team's performance:

1. Auburn Tigers

Previous ranking: 1
2024-25 record: 20-1
Stat to know: Auburn is riding a remarkable 13-game win streak, marking their fifth stretch of 12 or more consecutive wins under Bruce Pearl since the 2014-15 season.
Next game: Tuesday vs. Oklahoma, 9 p.m., SEC Network

2. Duke Blue Devils

Previous ranking: 2
2024-25 record: 19-2
Stat to know: Cooper Flagg has reached impressive milestone figures in just 11 conference games, becoming the quickest player in 25 years to amass 250 points, 75 rebounds, and 50 assists.
Next game: Wednesday at Syracuse, 7 p.m., ESPN

3. Alabama Crimson Tide

Previous ranking: 4
2024-25 record: 19-3
Stat to know: Alabama holds a perfect record of 32 consecutive wins when leading by double digits at halftime. Their last stumble in such situations was against Vanderbilt in March 2022.
Next game: Saturday at Arkansas, 8 p.m., ESPN

4. Tennessee Volunteers

Previous ranking: 8
2024-25 record: 18-4
Stat to know: Tennessee's historic 20-point victory over Florida marks their largest win against a top 5 opponent in program history.
Next game: Wednesday vs. Missouri, 7 p.m., SEC Network

5. Houston Cougars

Previous ranking: 6
2024-25 record: 17-4
Stat to know: The Cougars saw their dominant 33-game home win streak come to an end with a narrow loss to Texas Tech.
Next game: Tuesday vs. Oklahoma State, 8 p.m., ESPN+

6. Florida Gators

Previous ranking: 5
2024-25 record: 18-3
Stat to know: Saturday's defeat at Tennessee marks Florida's eighth consecutive loss in that arena.
Next game: Tuesday vs. Vanderbilt, 7 p.m., SEC Network

7. Purdue Boilermakers

Previous ranking: 10
2024-25 record: 17-5
Stat to know: Purdue's home dominance against Indiana continues, boasting a 9-1 record over their last ten matchups at home.
Next game: Tuesday at Iowa, 7 p.m., Peacock

8. Iowa State Cyclones

Previous ranking: 3
2024-25 record: 17-4
Stat to know: The Cyclones have become only the fourth team in the last 25 seasons to suffer back-to-back double-digit losses to unranked opponents while sitting in the AP top 5.
Next game: Monday at Kansas, 9 p.m., ESPN

9. Michigan State Spartans

Previous ranking: 7
2024-25 record: 18-3
Stat to know: Before their recent loss to USC, Michigan State was the sole unbeaten team in Big Ten play, a testament to their strong start this season.
Next game: Tuesday at UCLA, 10 p.m., Peacock

10. Texas A&M Aggies

Previous ranking: 13
2024-25 record: 17-5
Stat to know: The Aggies showcased their shooting skills against South Carolina, hitting 11 out of 23 three-pointers, their second-best percentage of the season.
Next game: Saturday at Missouri, 3:30 p.m., SEC Network

The Rest of the Rankings

The remaining teams continue to battle fiercely for dominance, with Michigan and Illinois both showing potential in surprising ways, and fresh challenges arise as teams prepare for pivotal matchups in the coming week.

Stay tuned for more updates as the season progresses and the stakes get higher!